Speed Art Museum
Kentucky's oldest and largest art museum invites and inspires diverse audiences to experience the power of creativity through major exhibitions and an encyclopedic permanent collection that spans 6,000 years of human history. Celebrate art in all kinds of ways, including a state-of-the-art cinema that screens art house films weekly. The Art Sparks interactive space allows families to connect over art. The Speed also offers programming for all ages, ranging from workshops and tours to music and lectures. Travel + Leisure Magazine calls the Speed one of “The World's Most Beautiful New Museums”.
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Meeting Spaces
Atrium
- Area: 2,865
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 300 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 220 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 200 | 0 sq ft |
English Renaissance Room
- Area: 545
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 859 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 24 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 142 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 18 | 0 sq ft |
est. 1927 by Marigold
- Area: 840
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet | 50 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 300 | 0 sq ft |
| Reception | 50 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 200 | 0 sq ft |
Grand Hall
- Area: 3,545
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 350 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 250 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 300 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 200 | 0 sq ft |
Grand Hall and Atrium
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Theater | 200 | 0 sq ft |
| Reception | 650 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 470 | 0 sq ft |
Grand Hall, Atrium, Surrounding Area and Gheens Court
- Area: 8,500
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 859 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 510 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 30 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 15 | 0 sq ft |
Outdoor Spaces -- Please Inquire
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Theater | 48 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 8 | 0 sq ft |
| Reception | 650 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 470 | 0 sq ft |
Speed Cinema Lobby
- Area: 1,634
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Theater | 48 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 18 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 80 | 0 sq ft |
| Reception | 142 | 0 sq ft |
Speed Cinema with Green Room
| Configuration | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 50 | 0 sq ft |
| Banquet | 50 | 0 sq ft |
| Theater | 142 | 0 sq ft |
| Class Room | 30 | 0 sq ft |
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